PublicHealth4Kidz opens Thurs. Oct. 29 on Skidaway Road
PublicHealth4Kidz opens a new Science Center in Savannah on Thurs. Oct. 29th featuring hands-on science and health learning.
Located at 2309 Skidaway Road, Suite B.
Learn more here.
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Sweet Creativity at Cleo the Project Space in Savannah!
Cleo the Project Space in Savannah is delighted to welcome back Brittany Richmond and Sugar Crits for a cookie decorating workshop on Saturday Nov. 14 2026, inspired by the artwork currently on display in the gallery!
Join us for a sweet afternoon of creativity, and bring the kiddos along for some hands-on fun as we transform cookies into edible works of art.
This special event is part of Cleo’s Fall Fundraiser, which helps support our programming in the new year. A suggested donation of $25 or more is encouraged for entry.
Please RSVP here so we can get an accurate headcount! We can’t wait to create something sweet with you.
Learn more about Cleo’s Fall Fundraiser here and help us continue bringing creative programming to our community!
Saturday Nov 14, 2026, 2-4PM
Cleo the Project Space, 2424 Drayton St, Savannah, GA 31401
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Free trial class with your child ages 0-7
Come visit a free trial class with your 0-7 year old, and see how Kindermusik makes a noticeable difference in your child’s cognitive, social, physical and musical abilities! Text “free class” to 912-432-5885 or visit kindermusikwith88keys.com for more info.
Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.
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Michelangelo Free Family Day, Oct. 24
Telfair Museums is offering a Free Admission Family Day to coincide with the Michelangelo’s Women exhibition this Saturday, October 24, from 10am-5pm. Please note that this is the only free admission day for locals that Telfair will be offering during the run of the Michelangelo exhibition.
This Saturday afternoon, enjoy local artists drawing and painting, music by violinist Hannah Kendrick, family art activities, and free treats for kids from the new Mary’s Cafe. Outside the Jepson Center there’s also a treat stop for pups in conjunction with Wag o Ween. Admission to the Jepson Center will be free 10am-5pm to local residents of Chatham, Effingham, Bryan, Liberty, Jasper, Bulloch, and Beaufort Counties.
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October 25, 1-4pm
Join Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum for a 30-minute creative adventure! Design and build your own spooky, swampy sea monster using colorful collage, wild textures, and a splash of imagination. Will your creature be lurking below the waves or ruling the seven seas?
Workshop Included in Museum Admission.
Free to Ships of the Sea Family Members.
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Toddler Thursdays at Tybee Island Marine Science Center
Take time to check out the new Toddler Thursdays craft & storytime program @ Tybee Island Marine Science Center.
Thursdays Oct. 29, Nov. 19, and Dec. 17: 9:30-10:30AM.
For children ages 1-4.
Registration required. Sign up here.
Toddlers and their grown-ups are introduced to the marine world through activities, book readings, craft, and games! $25 includes adult admission.
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Summit Gymnatics Monthly Tiny Tots in Savannah
Lots going on at Summit Gymnastics in Savannah including:
Tiny Tot on Saturday, Oct. 3. For children ages 0-5 & their caregiver. $10 if pre-registered. $15 for walk-ins.
Confirmed time: 10:30AM-Noon
Summit also offers Nin ja-nastics obstacle course plus Parents Night Outs
Questions? Call 912-921-1034
Learn more here.
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Visual Arts Classes at the Cultural Arts Center
Looking for a fun activity for your child in a creative and supportive environment? Enroll them in a visual arts class at the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center! The Fall 2 catalog is now open for registration and classes start back Saturday, October 10. View the details below and visit bit.ly/caccivic to register today!
Discovering Art (Ages 6-8): Saturdays, 9am-10am section and 10:30am-11:30am section available!
Young artists are invited to expand their creativity with a variety of fun art projects! Students explore different mediums while learning how to draw, paint, and sculpt a variety of subjects. 10/10 – 11/7 (5 sessions)
Adventures in Art (Ages 9-12): Saturdays, 9am-10:30am
A multi-media class that uses paint, clay, fibers, and drawing to teach color theory, construction, conceptual initiative, and different approaches to art. 10/10 – 11/7 (5 sessions)
Youth Clay (Ages 9-12): Tuesdays, 4:30pm-5:45pm
Students will learn fundamental hand building techniques while creating fun and imaginative pieces. 10/20 – 11/17 (5 sessions)
Home School Clay Ages 9-12: Thursdays, 1:30pm-2:30pm
This engaging clay class helps young artists build ceramic skills through creative projects using both hand-building techniques and the pottery wheel. 10/22 – 11/19 (5 sessions)
We can’t wait to see you in class!
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Art Start: Stroller & Toddler Tour is Thursday, Nov. 19th at Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center
Once a month, our youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center in Savannah for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here. Come play, learn, and explore A Seat at the Table! Create decorated plates to show what makes people happy at your table! Space is limited, pre-register to secure your spot.
Purchase tickets online here.
Free for Adult members I Adult Non-members: $12 I Kids: $5.
Thursday, Nov. 19th, 2026, 10:30- 11:30AM . Theme: Michelangelo’s Women
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Free Family Day at Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center
Local residents are invited to celebrate the new exhibition, Michelangelo’s Women: Images of Female Power and Divinity from the Casa Buonarroti, with a day of free admission and hands on activities and demonstrations at the Jepson Center, Saturday, Oct. 24th, 10AM-5PM.
Free admission all day for local residents including Chatham, Effingham, Bryan, Liberty, Bulloch, Jasper, and Beaufort Counties. Investment provided by the City of Savannah.
Learn more here.
FREE admission for local residents
Saturday, October 24th
10AM-5PM
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Let your little ones’ imaginations soar during our new Artful Tales Storytime every Friday at 10:30am in the Telfair Children’s Art Museum located at the Jepson Center. This enchanting program is perfect for young art lovers and curious minds, combining the joy of storytelling with the wonder of art. Each week, our skilled storytellers will bring captivating tales to life, encouraging creativity and imagination in a vibrant, art-filled setting. Members: Free I Non-members: Free with admission.
Learn More/Register/Purchase Tickets here :
Members: Free I Non-members: Free with admission.
Every Friday, 10:30-11AM
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Drop-In Studio at Jepson Center, Savannah
Take time to unleash your creativity, join us in our studios every Saturday and Sunday between 10am and 2pm for art-making projects for all ages! Work at your own pace and comfort level through an array of creative media such as watercolors, collage, calligraphy, origami, coloring books, and much more. Each month features a special project designed to connect with an exhibition at the museum. A studio assistant is always on hand to answer questions and assist guests. Drop-In Studio is perfect for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Learn more here.
PRICE: Members: Free I Non-members: Free with admission.
Every Saturday and Sunday, 10AM- 2PM
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Sunday Morning Storytime this Fall with Georgian children’s book authors
All aboard for a fun fall morning of books, crafts and trains under the storytime Live Oak tree at Savannah Children’s Museum
Join us at Savannah Children’s Museum on Sunday, November 15, 10:30-11:30AM for a special author visit and book signing with Kelly Young-Silverman, author of Hot Boiled Peanuts, and mother-daughter duo Rosalind and Maggie Bunn, authors of All Aboard, Georgia! and The Naughty List.
Kids can enjoy a peanut-themed craft inspired by Hot Boiled Peanuts, a train-themed craft inspired by All Aboard, Georgia!, and coloring fun while meeting the authors and celebrating their books.
Learn more here.
Books will be available for purchase, or bring your own copies from home to have signed. Included with admission. Free for Coastal Heritage Society members. Become a member here.
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Kindermusik Monday Night Class in Bloomindale, near Pooler
Spaces available in Monday 6:30PM class with Kindermusik!
Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano in Bloomingdale offers music & motion classes on weekday mornings, early evenings and weekends. First trial class is FREE. Open for all 0-7 year olds with their caregivers. Newborns under 10 weeks always attend completely free
Text “free visit” to 912-432-5885 or visit kindermusikwith88keys.com for more info.
Kindermusik…A Good Beginning Never Ends.
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JEA Swim School in Savannah welcomes children ages six months to adult.
2026-27 Session Dates
October Session: September 28th – October 25th
November Session: November 2nd – 22nd – Three Week Session
December Session: November 30th – December 20th – Three Week Session
January : January 4th – 31st
No lessons held on the following dates: Nov. 23-29th, Dec. 20th-Jan. 3rd
More details & register here.
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Y’all know we are already smitten with Sea Pines Resort here at SouthernMamas.com.
Here’s one more reason to love that nature-packed refuge on Hilton Head Island in addition all the kid-friendly biking paths, Sea Pines Forest Preserve and Lawton Stables animal farm, plus, of course, the bike-able beach.
Sea Pines first Eagle Cam! Watch it here.
Up n a pine tree, roughly 80 feet above the ground, two bald eagles are at work on their nest. Viewers can watch the pair tend the nest and, if the season goes as hoped, follow the eaglets from hatching to first flight. To keep the eagles undisturbed, the exact location of the nest is not being shared publicly.
Sea Pines Forest Preserve Foundation Advisory Board brough this idea to life and ArborNature for made the camera installation possible!
Watch it here.
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Free Skidaway Marine Science Day 2026
Skidaway Marine Science Day is a free can’t-miss event for all ages, on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a. m. to 3 p.m. on the UGA Skidaway Marine Science campus, located on the north end of the island. The campus-wide open house will be presented by UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography and Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary.
As part of Skidaway Marine Science Day:
All activities at Skidaway Marine Science Day are free!
Learn more here.
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So much going on this month at Summit Gymnastics in Savannah.
Tiny Tots, 10:30AM-Noon, Sat. Sept. 12th. For ages 0-5.
Ninja Obstacle Course, 5-7PM Sept. 19th. For ages 5-12
PJ Party, Parents Night out, You deserve a night off while the kids have a blast in the gym, for ages 3-12, Sat. Sept. 26th. Details here.
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Onward Ossie: Sea Turtle Release, 10AM Sat. Sept. 26
It’s time for Tybee Island Marine Science Center’s resident Marine Debris Ambassador to swim free! Please join TIMSC we release Ossie the Loggerhead Sea Turtle into the wild blue yonder at 10AM Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
Found as a tiny straggler hatchling on Ossabaw Island in 2023, Ossie has grown strong and educated visitors at the science center for the last three years. Now weighing almost 36 pounds, this healthy juvenile is ready to thrive in their natural environment.
But gone doesn’t mean forgotten: Ossie will be equipped with a satellite tracker, thanks to activist Liddy Clever and her nonprofit organization, Sea Life with Liddy. Weekly whereabouts will be posted on TIMSC’s social media and website.
The event will take place on the beach in front of the Center Street crossover in the North Beach parking lot.
Early arrival recommended, signs encouraged!
Note: The science center will open late that day at 11am.
ONWARD, OSSIE! SEA TURTLE RELEASE
When: 10 AM, Saturday, Sept. 26
Where: Tybee Island Marine Science Center
Ossie will be released into the ocean in front of the North Beach center crossover
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Programs at Tybee Island Marine Science Center
Toddler Thursday is Thursday Sept 24th, 9:30-10:30AM at Tybee Island Marine Science Center. For children ages 1-4.
Crafts, books, and activities all focused on pollinators and their important role on Earth.
Registration required. Sign up here.
Toddlers with a parent or guardian are introduced to a marine animal or subject through different activities, like a book reading, a craft, and a game or movement.
Program includes admission for parent or guardian. Toddler and all materials included with adult admission. Learn more here.
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Walks, Talks & Treks at Tybee Island Marine Science Center.
Details here.
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Sign up in advance for this musical playdate in Bloomingdale, Sept. 19th
Join us for a celebration of all kinds of keyboards in our September 19th playdate at 10AM, All Keyed Up!
Enroll online here.
We’ll be exploring the different sounds of the piano, harpsichord, synthesizer, and organ; dancing to the beloved compositions of Beethoven and Mozart; and building foundational musical skills while getting those little fingers flying! If your baby, toddler, or preschooler shows an early interest in any kind of keyboard instrument, All Keyed Up is the perfect way to fine-tune that love for those magical black and white keys!
Parents and children together will engage with instruments, singing, moving, dancing, story time, and more musical activities in this exciting one-time Kindermusik class. Limited spaces! Claim your child’s spot before it fills!
Every enrolled child will get:
Enroll online here.
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Labor Day Day Camp at the Jam, Savannah
Ninja Warrior, Obstacle Course, Gymnastics, Tumbling – all on the agenda for Labor Day Camp 2026, Monday, Sept. 7th at the Jam Urban Athletic Club, Savannah.
9AM-Noon (Early drop off available 7:30AM)
For ages 4-12.
Morning Ninja Club for ages 3-4 at the Jam Urban Athletic Club
Ninja Morning Club is every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am-12pm for all 3-5yo.
Ninja introduction & tumbling class + games + reading/craft time.
Kids play while parents can have a little “me-time”
Think drop-off fun club with a membership. (1,2 or 3 days a week).
Learn more.
Frogwarts is Sunday Oct. 25th at Georgia State Railroad Museum & Savannah Children’s Museum
Calling all young wizards, witches, inventors, and curious minds! Tickets are now on sale for Frogwarts: A Magical Adventure! on Sunday, October 25th, 11AM-3PM.
Purchase tickets here.
Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum will transform into a magical world of discovery during Coastal Heritage Society’s signature fall family fundraiser, Frogwarts: A Magical Adventure!
Families can enjoy a day filled with STEAM activities, train rides, spellbinding fun, and plenty of hands-on adventures.
Purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/frogwarts2026
Explore magical classes inspired by wizard-school themed
adventure while discovering chemistry, engineering, biology, art, and more.
Frogwarts highlights include:
Train rides and handcar rides
Custom wand-making
Potions
Quill writing
Reptiles and owls
“Kuidditch”
STEAM activities
Whale Wizards
Fortune-telling
Charms
Candle-making
And much more
Lowcountry Turners will be creating custom lathe-turned wands available for purchase while supplies last.
Bring your favorite stuffed animal for the Magical Creature Care Clinic, also known as the Teddy Bear Clinic, hosted by the Medical College of Georgia-Savannah in the STEAM Center classroom.
Enjoy a performance by students from Garrison Glee Club from Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts and explore activities led by Coastal Heritage Society’s community partners.
Latin Chicks, Pie Society, Savannah Square Pops, and Naked Dog food trucks will be on site with food available for purchase.
A special thank-you to our sponsors: Colonial Group Inc., The Lesher Family Foundation, LiveOak Fiber, Pediatric Associates of Savannah, PC, Dogwood Pediatric Dentistry, The Bush Agency, and Royal Restrooms of Savannah.
Purchase tickets here:
Coastal Heritage Society members receive ticket discount. Become a Coastal Heritage Society member here.
Purchase tickets here.
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Free Family Day at Davenport House Museum, Sept. 13th
Mid-Autumn Festival Family Day
Sunday 9/13 | 11AM – 2PM
Davenport House Museum
323 E Broughton St, Savannah
Cost: Free
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Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with the Davenport House Museum and the Savannah Chinese Association during this free Family Day filled with hands-on activities, cultural performances, refreshments, and fun for all ages. One of the most important holidays in many East and Southeast Asian cultures, the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates the harvest, family reunions, and the full moon—a time for gathering together, sharing food, and giving thanks.
The celebration also honors an important chapter in the Davenport House’s own history. From 1901–1902, the home was occupied by the Chan family, one of Savannah’s earliest Chinese American families. Through this special partnership, guests are invited to connect with the museum’s past while celebrating a living cultural tradition. Visitors will also have the opportunity to explore the return of the museum’s acclaimed exhibition, Old Chan Magic: Chinese Roots, Southern Branches, which shares the story of the Chan family and Savannah’s early Chinese community.
At 12:15pm there will be the official opening of Charming Savannah Seen Through Chinese Eyes a photography exhibition celebrating the beauty, character, and stories of Savannah through the perspectives of local Chinese photographers. This exhibition is a visual conversation about place, belonging, and community. Through their lenses, the photographers share how Savannah has inspired them, welcomed them, and become part of their own stories.
Family Day is free and open to the public thanks to generous support from the City of Savannah. Join us for an afternoon of history, culture, and community as we celebrate the many stories that make Savannah unique.
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Join Kindermusik with 88 Keys Piano in our Tuesday 10am Family Class!
Sibling discounts – children ages 0 to 7 welcome! First visit is free.
Visit Kindermusikwith88keys.com or text “free class” to 912-432-5885 for more info!
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Nature Programs at Skidaway Island State Park, Savannah
Diamondback Terrapin Hatchlings Show & Tell, is Sept. 27th, at 1PM at Skidaway Island State Park.
That’s just one of many kid-friendly nature programs happening in September at the Georgia State Park. Check out all these fun and educational programs in September at Skidaway Island State Park. You can also find these on SouthernMamas.com Event Calendar.
Archery: Hour-long slots available during the hours listed. Learn the basics of archery and test your skills on the range. This program will cover basic safety and technique. Equipment provided. Participants must be at least 10 years old. $10 per person. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your hour in advance. Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early to check in at the archery range.
Backyard Birding: Join a ranger in our bird watching area behind the Visitor Center. We will identify and discuss the native bird species that live in the park and may also be found in your own backyard. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair from us.
Bead a Snake Keychain: Create a colorful beaded snake keychain and learn all about these incredible animals with a naturalist! Meet in the Interpretive Center. $3 per person. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance.
Clay Crafts: Mushrooms: Visit the Interpretive Center and meet up with a ranger to learn about mushroom anatomy. Make an air dry clay mushroom of your very own! Materials and instruction provided. $4 per person. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance.
Come Play Cornhole: Relax and unwind, surrounded by nature, with a game or two of cornhole with your friends and family. Game equipment will be set up outside the Interpretive Center.
Diamondback Terrapin Hatchlings Show & Tell: Guest speakers from the Skidaway Audubon Diamondback Terrapin Rescue project will be sharing information about their efforts to help the population recover by relocating eggs to safer nesting boxes. Join us at the Interpretive Center for a Show & Tell to see the hatchlings and hear about this important project. Ages 6 and up may be allowed to handle the hatchlings (to avoid germ transmission, younger children will not be allowed to handle the hatchlings)
Draw Closer to Nature: Have you ever wanted to draw what you see at Skidaway Island State Park? Meet in the Interpretive Center for an overview of nature sketching techniques. Then let’s hit the Sandpiper Trail, find our inspiration, and draw closer to nature! Instruction and materials provided. Space is limited. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance.
Georgia high school students are encouraged to attend — enter the third annual Parks and Historic Sites Division Art Contest for a chance to have your artwork featured on table-top displays at the Georgia State Capitol in 2027! Visit gastateparks.org/artcontest for more information.
Finger Snakes: Visit the Interpretive Center and enjoy creating a felt snake to wrap around your finger while you learn about snakes at the park and in the local area. $4 per crafter. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance.
Fungi Hike: Have you ever noticed a mushroom on the trails and wanted to learn more about it? Let’s see what we can find and identify together while discussing anatomy and life cycles of fungi. Meet at the Big Ferry trailhead for a 1-2 mile hike.
Jewels of the Marsh: Diamondback Terrapins: The diamondback terrapin is the only turtle that lives only in brackish water. It is a keystone species in the saltmarsh ecosystem. Come join us for a closer look at this precious jewel. Meet in the Interpretive Center for a 30-minute program and see our two live diamondback terrapins.
Make a Pinecone Birdfeeder: Birdfeeders provide an energetic boost to the diets of local and migrating birds looking for a hearty meal. Make your own to take home while watching our birdfeeders. Please note: peanut butter is one of the main ingredients used. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $3 per person.
Make a Snake: Learn about snakes while making a simple, fun craft to take home. Meet in the Interpretive Center. $2 per person.
Nature Notebooks: Come by the Interpretive Center and create your very own nature notebook to record observations of the sights and sounds you encounter in nature! $3 per person.
Paint a Passerine: Fly on over to the Interpretive Center and paint a picture of one of the many perching birds that can be found at the park! Materials provided. Beginners and all ages welcome. $4 per person. Please call (912) 598-2300 to reserve your space in advance.
Roving Ranger: A ranger will be roving the trails to answer your questions about local flora, fauna, and more
Snakes of Skidaway: Drop by the Interpretive Center to meet, touch, and learn all about one of our ambassador snakes: eastern rat snakes, corn snakes, or an eastern king snake.
Unboxing the Box Turtle: Come meet some of our most elusive residents, the box turtles, and learn about their habits and amazing characteristics. Meet in the Interpretive Center.
Free Ships of the Sea Family Afternoon, Savannah, Sept. 13th
Making Waves Family Day will fill the museum and gardens with hands-on activities for kids—from art and storytelling to marine science, navigation and maritime adventures. Families can explore activities throughout the historic Scarbrough House, along with special experiences from Tybee Island Marine Science Center, Georgia Southern University, Loop It Up Savannah, and Deep Center.
It’s also the debut of some of the museum’s new hands-on family learning experiences, so there will be lots for kids to actually do while they explore the house and maritime collection!
Making Waves Family Day
Sunday, September 13 | 1–4 p.m.
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum
Free and open to the public
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Lots going on at Summit Gymnastics in Savannah including:
Tiny Tots, 10:30AM-Noon on Saturday, Aug. 29. For children ages 0-5 & their caregiver. $10 if pre-registered. $15 for walk-ins.
Summit also offers Nin ja-nastics obstacle course plus Parents Night Out on Sept. 26, 5-9PM
Learn more here.
